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dorish34 Aug 14th, 2006 03:40 PM

Harbour light show
 
Regarding the harbour light show..is the show from both Hong Kong and Kowloon side and can it be viewed from either side of land or is it best to be on a boat in the harbour?

Kathie Aug 14th, 2006 03:53 PM

You can see it from a boat in the Harbor, but I think the best view is from the Promenade in Kowloon.

marya_ Aug 14th, 2006 04:15 PM

Yes, the promenade -- or "Avenue of the Stars" -- that stretches in front of the Intercontinental Hotel, Art Museum, Cultural Center, etc. on the Kowloon side affords a great view of the laser show. The most spectacular effects are seen on the buildings on the Honk Kong Island side of the harbor.

kudzu Aug 14th, 2006 04:21 PM

Also, get there a bit early and get a good "leaning position" on the railing. The music is a big part of it which you wouldn't hear from HK side and maybe not on boats.

K

may_east Aug 14th, 2006 10:38 PM

It is nice thing to see, but becomes boring after a couple of minutes.

KMLoke Aug 15th, 2006 02:30 PM


I was a bit underwhelmed but the skyline at night is great. Bring a tripod for your camera for better pictures.


steffek2 Aug 22nd, 2006 11:08 AM

Just viewing the skyline from the Promenade in Kowloon is great if you don't get there in time to see the light show. The view is the best I have ever seen. There is also a coffee shop just at the entrance to the shopping area that has free e-mail and never seems to crowded. If it is you can read numerous newspapers and magazines while waiting for a computer. Be sure to punch the 15 minute timer by the timer you are waiting for.

Lindsey Aug 22nd, 2006 03:22 PM

We watched it from our window table at Aqua Roma Restaurant on the Kowloon side......One Peking Rd on the 29th floor. Could not hear the music, but the chic atmosphere and the yummy hors d'hoeuvres and cocktails more than compensated for that!


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